Volkswagen has achieved a significant milestone with the 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models, clinching the highly coveted Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This recognition is a testament to VW’s commitment to safety, innovation, and protecting drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike.

Exceptional Safety Standards

To earn the Top Safety Pick+ award, vehicles must pass a rigorous set of criteria set by the IIHS. These include excellent performance in updated side tests, driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, and the original moderate overlap front tests. Moreover, vehicles must feature standard headlights across all trims rated as either acceptable or good, and a front crash prevention system that achieves advanced or superior ratings in both daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

The 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport have met and surpassed these requirements. They come equipped with a standard front crash prevention system that excels in daytime and nighttime pedestrian crash avoidance tests. Additionally, both models offer two available headlight systems, each earning top ratings, ensuring optimal visibility under various driving conditions.

Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies

Volkswagen’s IQ.DRIVE advanced driver assistance technology, standard on all 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models, features hands-on semi-automated capability. This suite of technologies includes Exit Warning, Park Distance Control, Park Assist (Parking Steering Assistant), Dynamic Road Sign Display, Head-up Display, Predictive ACC, Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights), and Area View (Overhead View Camera).

Competing at the Top

The 2024 VW Atlas family’s achievement in securing the Top Safety Pick+ award places them among the highest-ranked vehicles in their segment. This accolade is particularly significant as it differentiates them from competitors, many of whom have also achieved this top safety ranking and it ensures their appeal to families prioritizing safety.

Performance and Safety Combined

Beyond safety, the Atlas family has been recognized for its redesigned face, updated 2.0-litre turbo engine, and interior enhancements. These improvements, along with the significant safety upgrades, have made both the 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport standout choices in the competitive family vehicle segment.

Arguably, these vehicles set a new standard in automotive safety. With their exceptional safety features, advanced driver assistance technologies, and rigorous adherence to IIHS’s stringent criteria, the Atlas and Atlas Sport assure peace of mind for families and drivers alike. The IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards are not just badges of honour; they are reassurances of Volkswagen’s unwavering dedication to safety and innovation.

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